CONTRIBUTOR

Professor Richard King

Professor of Buddhist and Asian Studies
Professor King’s research explores interdisciplinary issues in the
intersection between religious studies, philosophy,
postcolonial studies, the comparative study of mysticism and
spirituality, and the study of Asia

From Buddhist meditation to modern happiness and well-being: mindfulness in ancient and modern contexts.

Abstract

Why has mindfulness meditation become so popular in the early 21st century? This talk will explore the roots of mindfulness meditation in Buddhist thought and practice and consider what issues arise from its transformation into a modern therapeutic technique to facilitate happiness and well-being.

Dav Panesar

The therapeutic and transpersonal impact of experiential mool mantra meditation

Abstract

This talk will include an experiential element and will focus on the impact of an experiential “Mool Mantra” meditation on health, wellbeing and transpersonal development. In particular the talk will explore the process of self-transformation and its transpersonal qualities through the contemplative practices & teachings within Gurmat, in relation of mental, physical and transpersonal health.